minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs)

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit. In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations. Guided by our values: We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results, we remain committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive.

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Registered Nurse (RN) at the Sheway, Pregnancy Outreach Program at Vancouver Coastal Health in Vancouver, BC

Practices within a comprehensive care management model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for registered nurses and code of ethics, the framework of the concept of the client and family care model and the established vision and values of the organization. Provides direct health care services to marginalized women and their infants and/or children with complex needs living in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. Able to utilize trauma informed , harm reduction, self-care management principles to conduct assessments, identify variances, and form a plan of care in collaboration with the client, with the, interdisciplinary team member and/or community agency.



Ensures continuity of care across the continuum by liaising with interdisciplinary team members, coordinating, implementing clinical interventions, evaluating client outcomes based on client goals for care, coordinating ongoing care and supporting transition. Develops and maintains partnerships with primary care providers as appropriate and in accordance with the service delivery model. Acts as a resource for the team by providing information based on nursing theory and practice related to clients with complex health care needs that includes mental health and substance use issues and the impact of social determinants of health such as poverty, housing, food insecurity, personal safety and access to safe medical care. Consults, confers, and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, educational resources and other health care professionals to achieve excellence in client-centred education and research.

About Sheway: Sheway is a Pregnancy Outreach Program (P.O.P.) located in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. The program provides health and social service supports to pregnant women and women with infants under eighteen months who are dealing with drug and alcohol issues. The focus of the program is to help the women have healthy pregnancies and positive early parenting experiences.

Qualifications

Education & Experience





- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Two (2) years' recent related experience working with individuals with mental health and substance use issues, providing maternal/infant care or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Certified practice in Contraceptive Management and Sexually Transmitted Infections.
- Valid B.C. Driver's License may be required as local area travel may require the use of a vehicle and will be listed on the posting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Knowledge of the principles and practices of woman centred care.
- Knowledge of maternal/infant/early childhood and family health and communicable disease control.
- Knowledge of Infant feeding.
- Demonstrated certified skills/abilities to provide contraceptive management and to assess and treat sexually transmitted infections.
- Knowledge and skills to provide care coordination to a select caseload of clients.
- Ability to assess clients at risk and knowledge of appropriate acts; e.g. Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship, Public Health Act as it relates to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
- Knowledge and experience in providing culturally secure and competent care, specifically pertaining to Indigenous women and children.
- Knowledge and experience in Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented Care.
- Understands the relationship between trauma, mental health and addictions.
- Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling skills.
- Broad knowledge of mental health issues and treatment.
- Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indication and side effects).
- Broad kn

📌 Registered Nurse (Vancouver)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Vancouver